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Can the Transition After Volunteering Be Made Easier?
It seems a bit cruel that sometimes the richer a volunteer experience is, the tougher the transition feels into life afterward. There are obvious reasons for this: we’re losing a unique community and work life [...]
3 Steps to Connecting What You Want to Do With an Actual Job
What job is right for you? Do you have a specific picture in your mind—for example, director of an organization that transforms underutilized urban spaces into neighborhood-run farms (like Seattle’s Alleycat Acres)? Or do you [...]
How to Stop Saying Yes Automatically (Before You Know If You Mean It)
How do you feel when you want to say no to someone? Think about at work and in your personal life—with people you just met, and people you’ve known for a long time. Is saying [...]
Should I Do What The World Needs, Or What I Enjoy?
Do you know the larger direction you want to go in after volunteering? Or do you feel—like a lot of us—a little stuck between doing what you think the world needs, and doing what you [...]
What If I Take the Wrong Next Step?
How does it feel choosing your next step after service? Is it clear what you want to do? Or does choosing feel a little overwhelming? Maybe you think: I should do culinary school. Then, five [...]
What If I’ve Lost The Confidence I Had As a Volunteer?
How are you feeling after service? Are you feeling empowered daily with all the new experiences that deepened you and the wisdom you gleaned as a volunteer? More confident than ever and ready for [...]
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